Ichiro Ozawa determined to assume power by winning a House of Representatives election

Main opposition Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa expressed his determination Tuesday to assume power from the ruling coalition by winning a House of Representatives election widely expected to take place this year.
"We must make utmost efforts from today toward the general election with the determination to win at any cost and secure a majority in the lower chamber," Ozawa said during a New Year party of DPJ lawmakers and others held at his residence in Tokyo. "Without changing the administration, Japan's future is hopeless. It will be the last opportunity for the people to choose their future," he said.